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SUMMARY:Unpacking Configurational Dynamics: Sequence Analysis and QCA as a 
 Mixed Methods Design
DESCRIPTION:Camilla Borgna and Emanuela Struffolino (WZB)\nIn this contribu
 tion\, we bring together the strengths of sequence analysis (SA) and quali
 tative comparative analysis (QCA) in a sequential mixed-methods design. Bo
 th methods rely on an epistemological framework that combines analytical a
 nd holistic elements. SA can be applied as a first step to analyze the unf
 olding of phenomena over time. Specifically\, through discrepancy analysis
  of state sequences\, one can identify the time points when trajectories (
 start to) diverge from each other. In a second step\, QCA can be applied t
 o investigate whether\, at such crucial time points\, some particular conf
 igurations of factors are logically-sufficient for the occurrence of a giv
 en state (or outcome). We provide an illustrative application to women’s
  employment trajectories in divided Germany by using data from the Adults 
 Cohort of the German National Educational Panel (NEPS). By preserving the 
 analytical and holistic perspective on trajectories\, our proposed design 
 unveils the dynamic of configurations sufficient for women to be employmen
 t or education over the life course. We conclude with an overview of resea
 rch fields where our framework holds the promise of being fruitfully appli
 ed
URL:https://wzb.eu/en/events/unpacking-configurational-dynamics-sequence-an
 alysis-and-qca-as-a-mixed-methods-design
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170607T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170607T123000
LOCATION:WZB
ORGANIZER;CN=Martin Ehlert:mailto:martin.ehlert%40wzb.eu
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